How to see if someone actually read your text

We've all sent texts and then repeatedly checked our phones to see a response or a sign that they've read it. The good news is that most modern messaging apps, such as Google Messages, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram, can let you know if your message has been received and seen. This guide covers the common read receipt indicators on different messaging platforms for your Android phone or other devices that support RCS messaging.